A confident, well organised and energetic Programme Management professional, with over 20 years’ experience in applying formal PPM approaches to enable the delivery and effective oversight of business improvement outcomes through high priority programmes in highly regulated, politically driven and change-averse environments. A credible and experienced self-starter who can work autonomously to guide organisations and teams technically, administratively and culturally through significant change, effectively delivering and embedding associated benefits. A good communicator who is always clear and informative and able to gain the confidence of others quickly and who can effectively forge successful and productive relationships with colleagues from across all organisational tiers and with internal and external stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers. A natural leader who is able to maintain composure in complex and potentially stressful situations, challenge and manage upwards where appropriate, bring structure and control to uncertain environments and quickly understand the requirements of a role, the factors required to enable effective programme delivery and the drivers and motivators of those involved in delivering successful outcomes.